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THE WHAT Cast your mind back to early 2020. Did you think COVID-19 would be ‘all over by Christmas’ or were you more inclined to dig in for the long term? Two years on, with several countries grappling with a fourth wave and Omicron surging, the doomsayers aren’t looking so ridiculous and those who decided to …

THE WHAT With digital in continual demand, those who invested early continued to reap the rewards in 2021. However, with all the online wizardry at our disposal today, we’d do well to remember that personal connection is still important to consumers. Digital will only secure a permanent spot in shoppers’ hearts if it evolves to …

THE WHAT Retailers faced some almost insurmountable challenges in 2021 – from renewed lockdowns shuttering bricks and mortar locations to the ongoing supply chain crisis and labor shortages, it’s a wonder any survived. THE DETAILS Certainly, those that did prevail had to hustle and their role has expanded. They now have to get involved in …

THE WHAT Supply chain disruption prompted by pandemic shutdowns has persisted throughout 2021 and only those able to think on their feet and come up with workarounds can thrive in this environment. Investment in local sourcing, safeguarding raw materials supply, local manufacturing hubs, a flexible approach to logistics and the ability to generate power on …

THE WHAT Beiersdorf has appointed Grita Loebsack into the newly-created position; President Nivea.  THE DETAILS Joining the personal care giant from EssilorLuxottica, where she is currently Chief Marketing Officer Essilor, Loebsack has leadership experience in skin care as well as global brand building at Essilor, Unilever and L’Oréal.  Reinhard Pöllath, Chairman of Beiersdorf’s Supervisory Board, said, “With …